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 TEC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality installation and maintenance systems especially formulated for premium tile and stone.
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 | Proper preparation of substrates is the foundation of your success with tile and flooring applications. Cracks, water penetration, irregular surfaces and a host of other substrate deficiencies have the potential to undermine the appearance and performance of the best-laid plans.
TEC® starts at the beginning with high-tech formulations that will transform your substrates into reliable foundations for years of dependable service. Whether you need patching, leveling, smoothing, crack management or tile waterproofing, TEC has engineered the solution.
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Crack Isolation and Waterproofing
Proper preparation of substrates is the foundation of your success with tile and flooring applications. Cracks, water penetration, irregular surfaces and a host of other substrate deficiencies have the potential to undermine the appearance and performance of the best-laid plans. TEC starts at the beginning with high-tech formulations that will transform your substrates into reliable foundations for years of dependable service. Try TEC® HydraFlex™ Waterproofing Crack Isolation Membrane.
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 | Triple Flex™ Waterproofing
Triple Flex™ is elastomeric cementitious system for waterproofing and crack isolation up to 1/8" wide crack prior to the installation of ceramic tile, marble or stone. May also be used as a flexible bonding mortar to set tile up to 12" X 12". For larger tile or for light colored marble, use TEC SuperFlex Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar or 100% Epoxy Mortar. Suitable for interior and exterior use. Meets ANSI A118.10 specifications.
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 | Crack Isolation Membrane
Crack Isolation Membrane is a two-component, 100% acrylic-modified cementitious membrane designed to suppress reflective cracking up to 1/8" in ceramic tile and epoxy terrazzo floor systems. Substrates must be primed with TA-861 Primer and Patch Additive prior to installing Crack Isolation Membrane.
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| | HydraFlex™ Waterproofing Crack Isolation Membrane
Ready-to-use, flexible, mold and mildew resistant waterproofing crack isolation membrane for interior and exterior applications. Forms a smooth, monolithic, watertight surface over walls, floors and ceilings. HydraFlex™ Membrane stops in-plane cracks in the substrate up to 1/8" (3 mm) from transferring through the tile or stone. For residential to extra heavy commercial applications.
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 | Roll-On Crack Isolation Membrane
Ready-to-use, flexible, mold and mildew resistant crack isolation membrane. Forms a monolithic film over floors to stop in-plane cracks in the substrate up to 1/8" (3mm) from transferring through the tile or stone. For residential to extra heavy commercial applications.
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Patches
TEC brand Floor Patch and Levelers are fast setting cement-based products designed specifically for patching and filling cracks, voids, seams and depressions in most floor surfaces from featheredge up to 1/2" (12 mm) deep. |
 | VersaPatch® ProGrade Latex Modified Floor Patch and Leveler
VersaPatch Latex Modified Floor Patch & Leveler is a fast setting cement-based product designed specifically for patching and filling cracks, voids, seams and depressions in most floor surfaces from featheredge up to 1/2" (12 mm) deep. Flat trowel to produce a smooth, level, non-cracking surface. The resulting finish is ideal for the installation of sheetgoods, resilient tile, carpet, wood and ceramic or stone tile.
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Primer and Patch Additive
Dual-purpose concentrated acrylic latex used as a primer prior to the installation of many TEC brand underlayments and floor preparation products. Used as an additive for TEC brand patch products.
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 | Primer and Patch Additive
Dual-purpose concentrated acrylic latex used as a primer prior to the installation of many TEC brand underlayments and floor preparation products. Used as an additive for TEC brand patch products. See TEC patch product descriptions for more information. |
Self-Leveling Underlayments
We recommend EZ Level Premium Self Leveling Underlayment; a fast-setting, cement-based leveler for large areas. Superior compressive strengths for residential and commercial applications. Use with Primer and Patch Additive. |
 | Smooth Start™ Self Leveling Underlayment
Smooth Start Self Leveling Underlayment is a cement-based, pourable, pumpable and free flowing underlayment. It is designed for smoothing and leveling most subfloors from featheredge up to 1" (37 mm) thickness in a single application and up to 5" (12.5 cm) with the addition of proper aggregate. For interior use only. Smooth Start provides superior mixing and flowing characteristics, coupled with high compressive strengths. Fast-setting Smooth Start dries to a level, walkable surface in 2 to 4 hours. The resulting smooth, non-cracking finish is ideal for the installation of all types of floor coverings, including ceramic or natural stone tile, carpet, resilient and wood flooring. |
 | EZ Level™ Premium Self Leveling Underlayment
EZ Level™ is a premium fast-setting, cement-based leveler for large areas. Pour or pump over non-level substrates from featheredge up to 1-1/2" thick to create a smooth, level surface. Apply up to 5" with supplemental aggregate. Allows foot traffic within 2 hours. Superior compressive strengths for residential and commercial applications. Use with Primer and Patch Additive. |
